Ducks..Veteran C-Anton Rodin-asks for release to sign in Davos-Switzerland

Ducks…F-Julius Nattinen-released last week..signs in Helsinki

NHLPA…Union reportedly reached out to help ex Red Wings star Joe Murphy-who has mental illness issues and has been living in homeless shelters in Kenorwa, Ontario….NHL Assistance Fund-headed by Matthieu Schneider stepped in to help.

Toronto..GM-Brandon Shanahan continued assault on holdout William Nylander….”Take less money to keep good team together”…John Tavares took 11M leaving money on table from other clubs.

NASCAR…Delaware 400-Chase for Championship…Chase Elliott wins big race…stays out does not pit and end of race-held off Denny Hamlin for victory…3-yellow flags-final 60-laps of race bunched up field.

English Premier League
..Manchester City-Tie-Liverpool..(0-0)…City Riyad Mahrez miss. penalty shot in 85th minute…both teams..(6-0-2)…City has not won a game at Anfield in 15-years…Liverpool has not lost to City in last 4-matches.